Rabbi Tom's Guestbook - "share the love"

Eric Friedland, Sanders Professor Emeritus of Judaic Studies, University of Dayton, Wright State University, and United Theological Seminary

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Dayton, OH

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Dear Tom~
I have always seen you as a vital, invigorating presence in our part of Ohio - and expect, in this Age of the Internet, you'll always be so. For my part, I have always appreciated your probing honesty and humane, caring ways. How wonderful you'll be in my home territory, New England, which I haven't a doubt you and your family will grow to love.
In case I don't see you before you take off, äöìç åøëá!

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David Schwartz, Congregation Beth Adam

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Cincinnati, OH

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Mazel Tov Tom. You make a contribution to life where ever I see you. I know Vermont will not be the same with you there. You have created a bright future for you and your family.

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Michael Goldweber, Dept. of Computer Science and Mathematics, Xavier University

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Cincinnati, OH

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Tom,
I am saddened to see you go...
I want to wish you the best of luck in your new gigs. As a former Vermonter (2 years in New Hampshire, 4 years in Vermont, and another 2 years in upstate NY), I know you will love the area.
Best of luck to you in this new gig. I am confident you will thrive both personally and professionally.

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Mark Verman, Larry and Leonore Zusman Professor of Judaic Studies, Wright State University

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Dayton, OH

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Tom, your new positions sound very exciting. Best of luck with your
move out east.

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Diana Spiegel

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Dayton, OH

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Best of luck to you and your new endeavor. Your integral perspective will be valuable to your new surroundings!

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Alan Solomon, Temple Sholom

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Cincinnati, OH

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Tom,
This is good news. I wish you nothing but happiness and success in the future.

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Linda Marshall, Wilber Meetup Group

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Dayton, OH

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Hi Tom,
All the best to you in the next chapter in your life. Brattleboro looks beautiful. Hope it treats you well and you can find folks of like mind to support you.
Best,
Linda Marshall

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Laurie Arshonsky, Cincinnati New Thought Spiritual Cooperative

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Cincinnati, OH

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Dear Tom,
I am so happy for you that you have found two positions! They sound challenging and interesting but we will miss having you in Cincinnati! We wish you all the best, and Mazel Tov! Take care and if we don’t see you have a great life in Vermont. If we are ever there, we will look you up so keep in touch!
Much love always,
Laurie and Steve

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Kate Johnson, Dayton International Peace Museum

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Dayton, OH

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I would like to echo Don's sadness that you are leaving the area, Tom. But I know you'll love Brattleboro. Good luck there! Let us know your new contact info--my niece lives in NH, and if I ever get out there to visit her and see my brand new grand-nephew, I'd love to look you up!

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Kris & Daryl Gildenblatt

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Cincinnati, OH

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Dear Rabbi Tom~
We are extremely happy for you as you continue your journey of spiritual enrichment. Both positions sound as though they were created especially for you! We know you will be very happy and fulfilled in Vermont. Just so you know, we have always wanted to visit Vermont and now we have the perfect excuse!
You have touched our lives in very meaningful ways. You and Ale will be in our hearts and minds and we will be forever connected. So don't you worry about living a few hundred miles down the road.....we will stay in touch.

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Rabbi Jennifer Lewis, Congregation B'nai Tzedek

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Cincinnati, OH

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Hi Tom:
Wow-- mazal tov so much, but I will definitely be sad to say goodbye (hopefully it will be just "lehitraot"!)

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Emmy Friedenberg, Congregation B'nai Tzedek

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Cincinnati, OH

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Thank you for the imprint that you left on my life. Your involvement with the BTZ choir will forever be appreciated by me and others in the choir. For me, personally, it was encouragement for me to try something new, stepping out of my comfort zone at times to do it. The chats that we had on occasion caused me to look inward and learn things about myself that I had not before considered.
I wish you all the best in your new jobs.

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Rabbi Chava Bahle, www.rebchava.com

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Suttons Bay, MI

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Blessings brother on this step on your journey. I know the leave taking is hard but I am confident that you will bring much to VT and everyone you touch.

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Amy Campbell, Angela Anderson Photography

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Louisville, KY

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Congratulations Tom! I'm sure you and Alexandra will enjoy this new opportunity. The only challenge is saying goodbyes and finding a house as cute as the one you had ;)
Best of Luck

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Rabbi Terry Bookman, Temple Beth Am

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Pinecrest, FL

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Tom,
B'hatzlacha in this move. I am certain you will be a blessing to your new community.

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Evelyn Fleider

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Cincinnati, OH

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I wish you success and joy on your new path, that the community is open to receive what you have to give and that you find all you need for your continuous growth. And, of course, that my friend Ale can find happiness and peace there too!
I hope we can meet when you're back in town.
Mazal Tov on the jobs!

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Alex Cohen, Congregation B'nai Tzedek

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Cincinnati, OH

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Rabbi Moshe:
Your new position looks like a marvelous fit for your talents and interests. We wish you "All the best" in your new job, community and home.

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Rabbi Joseph Meszler, Temple Sinai

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Sharon, MA

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Welcome to the area! (Well, sort of the area. I am a few hours away.) But congratulations and chazak chazak on the new life transition.

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Fran & Ralph Lowenstein

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Cincinnati, OH

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Hi Tom,
Really glad to learn that you've found a position which sounds like the ideal one for you. Sorry that we won't be seeing you in Naples, but Vermont is a beautiful state. We wish you much happiness and success in Brattleboro.

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Margo Fox, President, Congregation Or Emet

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St. Paul, MN

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I'm happy for you and wish you every happiness in Vermont, Tom. Shir HeHarim is very fortunate to have you with them!
I often think about the joy both your music and your message brought to us at Or Emet
Looking forward to hearing more from you......